A World In Which Government Is Burdened

Radical Transparency Has An Enormous Impact On Our Personal Lives. We Can No Longer Share Thoughts, Quips, Photos Or Personal Opinions Anywhere On The Web Without Being Mindful That They May Turn Up Where We Least Expect It (notably Job Interviews, Divorce Proceedings Or Public Media).

Corporations Often Partner With Government After Natural Disasters, As Many Companies Did In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Katrina In 2005. As A Rule, However, Long-term Civic/corporate Partnerships Are Still Rare .but This Need Not Remain The Status Quo, As Many Opportunities Are Available For Such Partnerships.

Brands Must Become Architects Of Community.

Perhaps The Most Powerful Lesson Other Brands Can Learn From Nike Is The Need To Act In Accordance With The Reality Of The World We Live In. In A Mutually Dependant, Intimately Connected Global Community Facing Several Major Crises, Brands Need To Operate With An Expanded Definition Of Self-interest That Includes The Greater Good.

Refuse To Accept The Belief That Your Professional Relevance, Career Success Or Financial Security Turns On The Next Update On The Latest Technology. Sometimes It's Good To Put The Paddle Down And Just Let The Canoe Glide.